There are 9 ways to get from Colombo to Dehiattakandiya by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Dambullabus
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Dehiattakandiyataxi
4h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Manampitiyatrain Colombo
7h 23mRs 3,279–5,569Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Dehiattakandiyataxi
5h 29mRs 3,779–6,156Drive 227.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dehiattakandiyacar 227.5 km
3h 59mRs 10,313–14,896Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Dehiattakandiyataxi
2h 56mRs 28,475–127,607Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Dehiattakandiyataxi
5h 19mRs 4,997–5,909Bus, taxi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Dehiattakandiyataxi
5h 54mRs 5,520–7,065Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Dehiattakandiyataxi
3h 10mRs 28,975–137,107Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Dehiattakandiyataxi
2h 56mRs 26,975–127,107
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dehiattakandiya is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dehiattakandiya is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Dehiattakandiya. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Manampitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Colombo and Dehiattakandiya is 248 km. The road distance is 227.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dehiattakandiya without a car is to bus and taxi via Dambulla which takes 4h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Colombo to Dehiattakandiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Dehiattakandiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
Colombo to Dehiattakandiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Manampitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dehiattakandiya is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Colombo to Dehiattakandiya.
There are three+ hotels available in Dehiattakandiya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dehiattakandiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Manampitiya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maradana to Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–7,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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